US Bridges

235th ST over Mule Slough

Good

Fremont County, Iowa · 068431809 · Structure no. 000000000159652

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

235th ST over Mule Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying 235th ST over Mule Slough in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries235th ST
CrossesMule Slough
Location068431809
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.70788, -95.81304
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 235th ST over Mule Slough built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 235th ST over Mule Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does 235th ST over Mule Slough carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 235th ST over Mule Slough?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 235th ST over Mule Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.